Passengers flying out of Guernsey Airport should now enjoy a smoother journey from Check-in through to Departures following a programme of significant upgrades to both the Hold Baggage System (HBS) and Central Search Area (CSA). These upgrades form part of the Guernsey Airport Security Upgrades programme and directly support Guernsey Ports’ aims of maintaining safety and regulatory compliance…
New Airports Fire Manager appointed
3rd June 2022
Guernsey Ports have appointed Pete Bretel (pictured left) as its new Airports Fire Manager who be leading and developing both the Guernsey and Alderney Airport Fire and Rescue Services. Mr Bretel joined the service in 2001 as a firefighter before subsequently being appointed a Crew Commander and Watch Manager. Mr Bretel previously held the role of Training Coordinator / Emergency Planning Officer…
Security Area Upgrade – New Lane Installed and in Service
26th May 2022
The project to comprehensively refresh Guernsey Airport’s passenger and cabin baggage security screening facility is progressing well. The first of two new security scanners have been installed and is now in use. Guernsey Ports are pleased to announce that two lanes will be available for the May half term, as planned. This will help support the anticipated increase in passengers travelling out…
Aurigny Dublin Direct Service to Resume on 17 May 2022
11th May 2022
Aurigny's direct Dublin flights from Guernsey will resume from 17 May 2022. An issue arose in the scheduled service because of a post Brexit Air Services licensing issue that impacted Channel Islands operators after Aurigny had been granted a licence to run the route from Guernsey to Dublin in 2021. A temporary permit ran out on the 10 April 2022 and since then Aurigny have been…
Airport security investment to improve the passenger experience
21st April 2022
Guernsey Ports will comprehensively refresh its airport hand luggage screening equipment during the first half of 2022. This investment supports the Guernsey Airport Master Plan’s aims of maintaining safety and regulatory compliance whilst improving the customer experience. The new scanning equipment is state-of-the-art and can be adapted to meet future airport requirements. Enabling work will…